Rob Holding has returned and will be in the squad after a week of training with the team. There are concerns about Chris Richards, who trained for the first time on Friday, Joel Ward, who has a groin issue, and Will Hughes, who sustained a knock in training on Thursday. Additionally, Hughes suffered an issue after a collision with Adam Wharton during a session.

Lerma is dealing with a hamstring strain after playing through the pain for the full 90 minutes on Merseyside. The injury occurred during a sprint against Mohamed Salah, and despite wanting to be substituted, it was not possible at the end of the game. The team’s new boss noted the quality of the opponent, mentioning their recent performance against Bayer Leverkusen.

He expects Lucas Paqueta and Emerson to return, providing fresh legs for the upcoming match at Selhurst. The team encourages joining their new WhatsApp community for daily Mirror Football content and special offers. There is also a Privacy Notice available for those who are curious.